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Kverkfjallaleið

Highlands, IcelandhardMin vehicle: large 4x44WD required

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Kverkfjallaleið

Highlands, IcelandhardMin vehicle: large 4x44WD required

About

Sandy road to ice caves and hot springs ON a glacier. Shouldn't exist.

Hot springs inside glaciers. Nature being extra.

Geothermal heat creates caves in the ice. Fire and ice together.

Sandy and challenging. Guided hiking recommended at the caves.

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Map of Kverkfjallaleið

Kverkfjallaleið is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.8500°N, 16.0500°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Nearest town: Nesjahverfi — 71.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 293 km in a straight line
What else is close: 29 mapped places within 20 km

Is F902 open right now?

Live from Vegagerðin, the authority that opens and closes this road. Every other highland road is on the live F-road map.

1 highland road reported · Vegagerðin, updated 19 min ago

F-road	Status now	Vegagerðin's wording
F902 Kverkfjallaleið	Open to 4x4s	Fært fjallabílum

F902 typically opens late June–early July and closes by September–October — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Kverkfjallaleið weather and conditions

At Kverkfjallaleið in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 19:00 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 0°C), overcast, wind 7 m/s gusting to 10 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 47 m (sunrise 05:41, sunset 20:28). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 19:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Kverkfjallaleið

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

Photos & videos

Photo: Pietro · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

F-roads of Iceland: F902 (Kverkfjallaleið) (09.08 &10.08.2020) — Kverkfjallaleið — video poster — F-roads of Iceland: F902 (Kverkfjallaleið) (09.08 &10.08.2020)Ervin Drives Around

Islande 2.11 F902 et Kverkfjoll — Kverkfjallaleið — video poster — Islande 2.11 F902 et KverkfjollTB Marto

Island F-Roads Hochland F905, F910, F894, F88, F902. Von Möðrudalur, Dreki, Askja bis Sigurðarskáli. — Kverkfjallaleið — video poster — Island F-Roads Hochland F905, F910, F894, F88, F902. Von Möðrudalur, Dreki, Askja bis Sigurðarskáli.Lappland-Tour

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What car do I need for F902?

The minimum vehicle for F902 is "large 4x4". A proper 4WD like the Dacia Duster or Suzuki Vitara covers "any 4x4" roads; pick something larger for "medium 4x4" routes. The rental section below has live prices — the code MAP gives 12% off.

Can I drive F902 in a 2WD car?

No. F902 legally requires 4WD, like every F-road in Iceland. Driving it in a 2WD car is illegal and voids your rental insurance if anything goes wrong.

When does F902 open?

Most highland F-roads open mid-June to early July and close by September or October. Check road.is before you drive.

How do I get to F902?

F902 (Kverkfjallaleið) is located in Highlands. Check live road status on road.is before you drive — F-roads close without warning after rain or early snow.

Is river-crossing damage covered by rental insurance on F902?

No. River-crossing damage is excluded from every rental insurance policy in Iceland, even full-coverage plans. Cross only where locals or rangers confirm it’s safe.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Töfrafoss

7 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#2.Sauðárfoss

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#3.Hverfandi

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Skínandi

23 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Laugarvallalaug

22 km·~26 min drive

Water hot spring

#2.Hveragil

28 km·~33 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Laugarfell Hot Pots

33 km·~40 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Víti

39 km·~46 min drive

Water hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Snæfell

20 km·~24 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#2.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli

30 km·~36 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#3.Laugarfell Campsite

33 km·~40 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#4.Drekaskáli

33 km·~40 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

4 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

78 km·~93 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

86 km·~104 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

89 km·~106 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

90 km·~108 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Möðrudalur

66 km·~79 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Hallormsstaður

67 km·~81 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Skjöldólfsstaðir

68 km·~81 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Nesjar

71 km·~85 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Pietro · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
OpenStreetMapVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community